Deputy District Attorney Elliott Sattler argues for the death penalty during the penalty phase of the James Biela murder trial on Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

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Gov. Brian Sandoval appointed Senior Deputy District Attorney Elliott Sattler to fill the vacancy on the Washoe District Court bench created by Judge Steven Elliott's retirement.

"Elliott has tried hundreds of cases and has strong prosecutorial experience," Sandoval, a Republican, said in a statement. "I am confident that the depth of his experience in the courtroom and his long-time roots in Washoe County will allow him to hit the ground running."